Lead, Portfolio Governance

Overview

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking an experienced and strategic individual contributor to fill the role of Lead, Portfolio Governance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in portfolio management, governance, and stakeholder management, with a proven track record of driving accountability, enabling faster decision making, and coordinating the needs of multiple stakeholders in a complex and dynamic environment. A successful candidate will be a collaborative and influential leader who can work effectively with various teams to maintain and improve a robust governance operating model.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As the Operations Portfolio Governance Lead, you will drive portfolio excellence by maintaining and improving the portfolio operating model, leading cross-functional governance forums, and delivering consolidated reporting and insights that inform strategic decision making. Through your expertise and collaborative approach, you will foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, while partnering with key stakeholders in Central Operations and beyond to optimize program management and delivery within the Operations portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and continuously improve the existing portfolio governance framework to ensure it remains effective and aligned with organizational objectives
• Deliver consolidated reporting and compelling insights that inform strategic decision making, identifying areas of improvement and developing recommendations for process enhancements
• Collaborate with key partners across the organization to integrate portfolio and program governance needs from multiple cross-functional teams into a single operating and governance model, ensuring alignment and driving effective decision making
• Create compelling materials that effectively articulate progress and opportunities to stakeholders at all levels, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement through effective stakeholder management

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As a key member of Central Operations within the organization, you will collaborate with a diverse set of partners and stakeholders, including Functional Operations Teams (Footwear, Apparel, Design, Merchandising), Technology partners, and other Central Operations teams (Program Management, Change Management, and Learning & Development). Together, you’ll drive strategic alignment, transparency, and decision-making across the organization, playing a critical role in shaping the future of our client.

WHAT YOU BRING

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in portfolio management, governance, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, portfolio management, and stakeholder management
• Proven track record of driving accountability, enabling faster decision making, and realizing value in a complex and dynamic environment
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify areas of improvement and develop recommendations for process enhancements
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $62.10 to $69.01 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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